H.R. 2144 · 115th Congress
Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mimi Walters
- Introduced
- 2017-04-25
- Latest action
- 2017-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act of 2017
This bill revises how accessories to medical devices are classified. Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration must classify accessories based on the risks when used as intended, notwithstanding the classification of any other device with which such accessory is intended to be used.